University of Valley Forge

University of Valley Forge Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Valley Forge has the START. In fact, more students participate in the START than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Valley Forge include SALT, Audience of One, Missions Committee and IMPROV.

The University of Valley Forge community comes together each year for Community Service Day, Forge Fest and Homecoming.

Does University of Valley Forge Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Valley Forge.

University of Valley Forge offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of University of Valley Forge students live on campus. In 2023, 81.2% of undergrads at University of Valley Forge lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 18.8% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Valley Forge. There are 759 spots available in on-campus housing for all 518 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 397 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Valley Forge offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Valley Forge Athletics

At University of Valley Forge there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Valley Forge:

Is University of Valley Forge Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Valley Forge is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Valley Forge campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Valley Forge offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, University of Valley Forge has Video surveillance.

Plan a Visit to University of Valley Forge

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Valley Forge, take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Phoenixville, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

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